RV sites near Peach Glen, Pennsylvania often fill quickly during fall harvest season when travelers visit Adams County's apple orchards. The area sits at approximately 630 feet elevation with the Gettysburg battlefields just 30 miles southwest. Summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F during the day while fall camping brings cooler 50-65°F weather that requires extra layers after sunset.
What to do
Fishing at nearby campsites: Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm in Dover offers fishing opportunities and a scenic farming experience. "Great place to go fishing!" notes a camper, with another mentioning "it was an easy hike as suggested on the map to circle around and through the cornfield, you get a great view of the farms nearby and the river."
Mini golf and recreation: Many campgrounds include mini golf for family entertainment. Round Top Campground features "Golf course setup for spooky time of year" during October, while Thousand Trails Circle M offers "Putt putt is still open and fun, so is playground. Arcade was open."
Historic battlefield exploration: Campgrounds provide convenient bases for exploring Gettysburg National Military Park. A visitor to Gettysburg Campground mentioned "It's in the heart of the battlefield access points and trails" and that the location is "very close to an historical National Park not to mention shopping and restaurants."
What campers like
Farm animals and agricultural experiences: Campers enjoy interacting with farm animals at certain campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Gettysburg Farm, "We enjoyed mini-golf, feeding the animals, 'hiking' through the cornfield, fishing, and campfires." Another visitor noted, "The kids LOVED the animals and we fed them at the allotted time every morning and went to visit at other times."
Halloween and seasonal activities: October brings special decorations and events. At Drummer Boy Camping Resort, "We camped here in May for Memorial Day weekend... They had a yard sale, vendor sale, golf cart parade, as well as other activities." Round Top Campground visitors mentioned "Lots of activities for kids. Basketball court recently updated."
Water recreation options: Swimming pools remain popular amenities. At Thousand Trails Circle M, visitors appreciate having "Nice indoor and outdoor pools" and note that "The pool is great, especially camping with younger kids." During summer, many campgrounds extend pool hours into the evening.
What you should know
Shooting range noise: Several campgrounds experience noise from nearby shooting facilities. At Pinch Pond Family Campground & RV Park, a camper warned about "a shooting range right next door. It is pretty consistent from lunch to dinner. If your out and about, it won't be an issue. However if you enjoy sitting outside of your camper and relaxing this might be nerve wracking."
Terrain and leveling challenges: Many RV sites require significant leveling equipment. Round Top Campground has sites with "significant slopes requiring leveling blocks," while at Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country, a reviewer noted "Unlevel is an understatement we were in E row and every camper there had front end 4 foot off the ground."
Seasonal crowds and booking timing: Summer weekends and fall foliage season bring maximum occupancy. One visitor observed, "It gets very full on the weekends here," while another advised, "If you are thinking about staying here during the Renaissance Faire, which apparently is a VERY BIG thing in these parts, you are going to want to book your spot as soon as possible."
Tips for camping with families
Animal interaction opportunities: Drummer Boy Camping Resort provides activities for various age groups. "It's a nice campground with a lot of amenities for all," notes one visitor. Another mentioned, "This is an awesome camping resort. There seem to be a lot of seasonal campers but everyone was extremely nice and welcoming."
Pool features for different ages: Look for campgrounds with separate swimming areas for younger children. A Drummer Boy visitor noted, "The campground offers free mini golf, a pool and a splash pad pool area," providing options for different age groups.
Playgrounds and recreational variety: Campgrounds offer varying play equipment quality and quantity. A camper at Drummer Boy wrote, "We used the bathhouses for our showers and they were much cleaner and better than others we've been in," while noting, "Everyone here pretty much has golf carts & drives them everywhere."
Tips from RVers
Hookup placement challenges: Be prepared for awkwardly positioned utilities at some campgrounds. At Western Village RV Park in Carlisle, "The sewer is in odd locations all around our campsite I'm excited as well as sharing the water source with up to 5 other RVs." Another noted, "We share 1 water source with 2 other campers."
Space constraints: Many RV sites have limited space between neighbors. At Western Village, a camper observed, "The sites are so small that my truck was either parked over the firering or blocking our door. Our slideout is 3" from the neighbor site's picnic table."
Site selection strategy: At campgrounds with first-come site selection policies, timing matters significantly. At Thousand Trails PA Dutch Country, "The first thing to know is that Thousand Trails sites are a first come, first serve. Meaning you have to arrive early in order to get the best spots...if you get there early enough around 1 pm, you won't have a problem."
